His English had a thick accent and he had to repeat himself several times. But his excitement came through loud and clear.

"I have a place in Croatia. It's right on the Adriatic Sea. You know there are thousands of kilometers of beautiful shore there. I go visit and travel Europe every year. I just got back 3 months ago, and I'm going again in...let's see...November or December. I'm 82 and I never miss a year. I just wish I had some company to go with. I would love to show people all the things I've seen - like buildings that are a thousand years old! Just amazing things in Europe that are wonderful."